Sediments, Landscapes, Paleontology and Climate

Within the scope of sediments and landscapes, S&T’s research focuses on understanding the biostratigraphic and paleoceanographic implications of palynomorphs, micropaleontology and radioisotopic dating of geological structures exploring the timing of meteorite impacts; a pioneering paleolimnological study of Lake Izabal, the largest lake in Guatemala; and geohazard mapping while exploring the applicability of Lidar and Unmanned Aerial Surveys as high-resolution predictive tools in detecting emerging geomorphologic features. This multidisciplinary research at S&T will improve oil and gas exploration, paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic reconstructions, provide information for global disaster mitigation, and identify potential hazards related to landslides and earthquakes.

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Interested in discussing the research we are working on or learning more? Please contact:

Dr. Katherine Grote

Associate Professor, Geological Engineering

Research Interests

Groundwater and near surface geophysics, specifically in applying these techniques to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

For additional information regarding Dr. Grote's research, please select here for publications.

Dr. Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe

Professor, Geology and Geophysics

Research Interests

Palynology, biostratigraphy, sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, and paleoclimatology.

For additional information regarding Dr. Oboh-Ikuenobe, please see her website, or select here for publications.

Dr. Jonathan Obrist Farner

Associate Professor, Geology and Geophysics

Research Interests

Sedimentology, stratigraphy, basin analysis, petroleum geology, and paleolimnology.

For additional information regarding Dr. Obrist-Farner's research, please see his website, or select here for publications.